The Expression of Hands (1997)
Historically, the cinema close-up was initially employed to convey emotions through facial expressions. But soon filmmakers also began focusing their attention on hands. Using film extracts, Farocki explores this visual language, its symbolism, Freudian slips, automatisms and its music. Often, hands betray an emotion which the face tries to dissimulate. They can also function as a conduit (exchanging money) or witness to a form of competence (work).
Director: Harun Farocki
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: September 7, 1997
Screenplay
Production: Harun Farocki Filmproduktion
Country: Germany
Language: English, Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Expression of Hands about?
- Historically, the cinema close-up was initially employed to convey emotions through facial expressions. But soon filmmakers also began focusing their attention on hands. Using film extracts, Farocki explores this visual language, its symbolism, Freudian slips, automatisms and its music. Often, hands betray an emotion which the face tries to dissimulate. They can also function as a conduit (exchanging money) or witness to a form of competence (work).
- Who directed The Expression of Hands?
- The Expression of Hands was directed by Harun Farocki.
- How long is The Expression of Hands?
- The Expression of Hands has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- Where was The Expression of Hands produced?
- The Expression of Hands was produced in Germany.